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Papers

(The median citation count of Biofouling is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-09-01 to 2024-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Tracing the origins of extracellular DNA in bacterial biofilms: story of death and predation to community benefit	26
Quorum quenching activity of pentacyclic triterpenoids leads to inhibition of biofilm formation by Acinetobacter baumannii	22
In vitro anti-biofilm efficacy of sanguinarine against carbapenem-resistant Serratia marcescens	20
The novel endolysin XZ.700 effectively treats MRSA biofilms in two biofilm models without showing toxicity on human bone cells in vitro	19
Water eDNA metabarcoding is effective in detecting non-native species in marinas, but detection errors still hinder its use for passive monitoring	19
Streptococcus salivarius K12 inhibits Candida albicans aggregation, biofilm formation and dimorphism	19
Plumbagin inhibits quorum sensing-regulated virulence and biofilms of Gram-negative bacteria:in vitroandin silicoinvestigations	19
A sugarcane cystatin (CaneCPI-5) alters microcosm biofilm formation and reduces dental caries	19
From laboratory tests to field trials: a review of cathodic protection and microbially influenced corrosion	18
Suppression of hyphal formation and virulence ofCandida albicansby natural and synthetic compounds	18
Rhizobacterial biofilm and plant growth promoting trait enhancement by organic acids and sugars	18
Biofilm formation under high shear stress increases resilience to chemical and mechanical challenges	17
Anti-quorum sensing, antibiofilm, and antibacterial activities of extracts of Centella asiatica L. leaves, and in vitro derived leaves-calli through tissue culture: a potential for biofo	16
Inhibitory effect of norharmane on Serratia marcescens NJ01 quorum sensing-mediated virulence factors and biofilm formation	16
Antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of paeonol against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter cloacae	15
Coexistence of Candida albicans and Enterococcus faecalis increases biofilm virulence and periapical lesions in rats	15
Facile deposition of biogenic silver nanoparticles on porous alumina discs, an efficient antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and antifouling strategy for functional contact surfaces	15
Sea-trial verification of a novel system for monitoring biofouling and testing anti-fouling coatings in highly energetic environments targeted by the marine renewable energy industry	15
Marine natural products as antifouling molecules – a mini-review (2014–2020)	14
Molecules involved in motility regulation inEscherichia colicells: a review	14
Isolation, characterization, and application of Salmonella paratyphi phage KM16 against Salmonella paratyphi biofilm	13
Mycobacterial biofilms as players in human infections: a review	13
Synergetic antimicrobial effect of chlorin e6 and hydrogen peroxide on multi-species biofilms	13
Effect of different salivary glucose concentrations on dual-species biofilms of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans	12
Marine biofouling and the role of biocidal coatings in balancing environmental impacts	12

Surface modifying amphiphilic additives and their effect on the fouling-release performance of siloxane-polyurethane coatings	12
Oral prosthetic microbiology: aspects related to the oral microbiome, surface properties, and strategies for controlling biofilms	12
Cell adhesion and twitching motility influence strong biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa	12
The application of bacteriophage to control Cronobacter sakazakii planktonic and biofilm growth in infant formula milk	12
Influence of saliva interaction on surface properties manufactured for rapid osseointegration in dental implants	11
Addition of Trichocladium canadense to an anaerobic membrane bioreactor: evaluation of the microbial composition and reactor performance	11
Exploring the anti-caries properties of baicalin against Streptococcus mutans: an in vitro study	11
Exploitation of the antifungal and antibiofilm activities of plumbagin against Cryptococcus neoformans	11
Benzyl isocyanate isolated from the leaves of Psidium guajava inhibits Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation	11
Reduction of mussel metamorphosis by inactivation of the bacterial thioesterase gene via alteration of the fatty acid composition	11
Underwater shear-based grooming of marine biofouling using a non-contact Bernoulli pad device	11
Influence of infrastructure material composition and microtopography on marine biofilm growth and photobiology	11
Effect of quorum sensing and quenching molecules on inter-kingdom biofilm formation by Penicillium expansum and bacteria	10
On the effect of biofouling on the minimum propulsion power of ships for safe navigation in realistic conditions	10
The effect of cleaning and repainting on the ship drag penalty	10
Anti-biofilm activity of dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride microcapsules against Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis and Staphylococcus aureus	10
Variability in in vitro biofilm production and antimicrobial sensitivity pattern among Pasteurella multocida strains	10
Natural polyketide 6-pentyl-2H-pyrone-2-one and its synthetic analogues efficiently prevent marine biofouling	10
Exogenous fungal quorum sensing molecules inhibit planktonic cell growth and modulate filamentation and biofilm formation in the Sporothrix schenckii complex	9
The role of marinas in the establishment and spread of non-indigenous species in Baltic Sea fouling communities	9
Molecular docking, quorum quenching effect, antibiofilm activity and safety profile of silver-complexed sulfonamide on Pseudomonas aeruginosa	9
Identification of novel adhesive proteins in pearl oyster by proteomic and bioinformatic analysis	9
Antifouling performance of copper-containing fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3-D printing polymer filaments for marine applications	9
Heteroleptic pincer palladium(II) complex coated orthopedic implants impede the AbaI/AbaR quorum sensing system and biofilm development by Acinetobacter baumannii	9
Essential oils from Artemisia species inhibit biofilm formation and the virulence of Escherichia coli EPEC 2348/69	9
The impact of ascidian biofouling on the farmed Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis physiology and welfare, revealed by stress biomarkers	9
Development of a herbal mouthwash containing a mixture of essential oils and plant extracts andin vitrotesting of its antimicrobial efficiency against the planktonic and biofilm-enclosed cariog	8
Synergistic effects of D-arginine, D-methionine and D-histidine against Porphyromonas gingivalis biofilms	8
Characterization of the biofilm grown on 304L stainless steel in urban wastewaters: extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and bacterial consortia	8
Antifouling properties of amphiphilic poly(3-hydroxyalkanoate): an environmentally-friendly coating	8
New developments in anti-biofilm intervention towards effective management of orthopedic device related infections (ODRI’s)	7
Cytotoxicity and effects of curcumin and cinnamaldehyde hybrids on biofilms of oral pathogens	7
Effect of paeonol against bacterial growth, biofilm formation and dispersal ofStaphylococcus aureusandListeria monocytogenes in vitro	7
Effect of sodium hexametaphosphate and fluoride on dual-species biofilms of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans	7
Exploring the functionalization of Ti-6Al-4V alloy with the novel antimicrobial peptide JIChis-2 via plasma polymerization	7
Conditioning of metal surfaces enhances Shewanella chilikensis adhesion	7
Degradable hyaluronic acid/chitosan polyelectrolyte multilayers with marine fouling-release properties	7
Biofouling of reverse osmosis membranes: assessment by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and microscopic imaging	7
Grooming of fouling-release coatings to control marine fouling and determining how grooming affects the surface	6
Sonophotodynamic inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm mediated by curcumin	6
Biofouling occlusion of ships’ internal seawater systems: operational, economic, and biosecurity consequences	6
Paeonol assists fluconazole and amphotericin B to inhibit virulence factors and pathogenicity of Candida albicans	6
In vitro polymicrobial inter-kingdom three-species biofilm model: influence of hyphae on biofilm formation and bacterial physiology	6
Diphenyl diselenide suppresses key virulence factors of Candida krusei, a neglected fungal pathogen	6
Biofouling detection methods that are widely applicable and useful across disciplines: a mini-review	6
Response surface modeling integrated microtiter plate assay for Mycobacterium fortuitum biofilm quantification	6
Mucoadhesive controlled-release formulations containing morin for the control of oral biofilms	5
Bacteriophages as tools for biofilm biocontrol in different fields	5
Inhibition of heterotrophic bacterial biofilm in the soil ferrosphere by Streptomyces spp. and Bacillus velezensis	5
Charge effect of water-soluble porphyrin derivatives as a prototype to fight infections caused by Acinetobacter baumannii by aPDT approaches	5

Design and assessment of novel synthetic peptides to inhibit quorum sensing-dependent biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa	5
PDMS networks meet barnacles: a complex and often toxic relationship	5
Plasma-initiated graft polymerization of carbon nanoparticles as nano-based drug delivery systems	5
Autophagy regulation of ATG13 and ATG27 on biofilm formation and antifungal resistance in Candida albicans	5
Probing the correlation between corrosion resistance and biofouling of thermally sprayed metallic substrata in the field	5
Mini-review: from in vitro to ex vivo studies: an overview of alternative methods for the study of medical biofilms	5
Effects of nano-sized sodium hexametaphosphate on the viability, metabolism, matrix composition, and structure of dual-species biofilms of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans	5
Biofilm inhibition and antifouling evaluation of sol-gel coated silicone implants with prolonged release of eugenol against Pseudomonas aeruginosa	5
Initiation and progression of Early-Stage microbial-driven membrane fouling in membrane bioreactors: a review	5
Inner surface modification of ureteral stent polyurethane tubes based by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition to reduce encrustation and biofilm formation	5
Effects of the green tea catechin epigallocatechin-3-gallate on Streptococcus mutans planktonic cultures and biofilms: systematic literature review of in vitro studies	5
In vitroeffect of farnesol on planktonic cells and dual biofilm formed byCandida albicansandEscherichia coli	5
Influence of abiotic conditions on the biofouling formation of flagellated microalgae culture	5
Microbiological evaluation of an experimental denture cleanser containing essential oil of Lippia sidoides	5
Phenolic extract of Eugenia uniflora L. and furanone reduce biofilm formation by Serratia liquefaciens and increase its susceptibility to antimicrobials	5
Durable siloxane-polyurethane coatings for mitigating freshwater mussel fouling	5
Outer membrane vesicles induce the mussel plantigrade settlement via regulation of c-di-GMP	5
Anti-adhesion and antibiofilm activities of Lavandula mairei humbert essential oil against Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from hospital intensive care units	5
Comparative analysis of two isocyanate-free urethane-based gels for antifouling applications	4
Predicting tubular heat exchanger efficiency reduction caused by marine biofilm adhesion using CFD simulations	4
Genes and SNPs in the pathway of immune response and caries risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Preparation and evaluation of polyphenol derivatives as potent antifouling agents: addition of a side chain affects the biological activity of polyphenols	4
Hurdle technology based on the use of microencapsulated pepsin, trypsin and carvacrol to eradicate Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis biofilms	4
Equivalent effect of extracellular proteins and polysaccharides on biofilm formation by clinical isolates of Staphylococcus lugdunensis	4
Effects of phosphate and silicate on stiffness and viscoelasticity of mature biofilms developed with simulated drinking water	4
Lactobacillus casei reduces the extracellular matrix components of fluconazole-susceptible Candida albicans biofilms	4
(PhSe)₂ and (pCl-PhSe)₂ organochalcogen compounds inhibit Candida albicans adhesion to human endocervical (HeLa) cells and show anti-biofilm activities	4
Microbiologically influenced corrosion on naval carbon steel inside the hull of tugboats: a case study of prevention and control	4
Biofouling control of membrane distillation for seawater desalination: Effect of air-backwash and chemical cleaning on biofouling formation	4
Interaction of the surface bound antimicrobial peptides melimine and Mel4 with Staphylococcus aureus	4
Synergistic antimicrobial combination of carvacrol and thymol impairs single and mixed-species biofilms of Candida albicans and Staphylococcus epidermidis	4
Interaction of lytic phage T1245 with antibiotics for enhancement of antibacterial and anti-biofilm efficacy against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii	4
Inhibitory effect of proteinase K against dermatophyte biofilms: an alternative for increasing the antifungal effects of terbinafine and griseofulvin	4
Screening of natural compounds identifies ferutinin as an antibacterial and anti-biofilm compound	4
CFD-based prediction of initial microalgal adhesion to solid surfaces using force balances	4
Anti-biofouling efficacy of three home and personal care product preservatives: Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm inhibition and prevention	4
Microbial composition of a hydropower cooling water system reveals thermophilic bacteria with a possible role in primary biofilm formation	4
In vivo antifungal activities of farnesol combined with antifungal drugs against murine oral mucosal candidiasis	4
Effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide treatments in preventing biofilm clogging in drip irrigation systems applying treated wastewater	4
Anti-biofouling properties of poly(dimethyl siloxane) with RAFT photopolymerized acrylate/methacrylate surface grafts against model marine organisms	4
Anthraquinones from Aloe spp. inhibit Cryptococcus neoformans sensu stricto: effects against growing and mature biofilms	4
In silico analysis revealing CsrA roles in motility-sessility switching and tuning VBNC cells in Vibrio parahaemolyticus	4
Genes and single nucleotide polymorphisms in the pathway of saliva and dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Exploring the antibacterial, antibiofilm, and antivirulence activities of tea tree oil-containing nanoemulsion against carbapenem-resistant Serratia marcescens associated infections	3
Evaluation of the antimicrobial mechanism of biogenic selenium nanoparticles against Pseudomonas fluorescens	3
High-throughput method development forin-situquantification of aquatic phototrophic biofilms	3
Cold plasma assisted deposition of organosilicon coatings on stainless steel for prevention of adhesion of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis	3
A spatio-temporal analysis of marine diatom communities associated with pristine and aged plastics	3
Bioaugmentation of the green alga to enhance biogas production in an anaerobic hollow-fiber membrane bioreactor	3
Inhibitory effects of vorinostat (SAHA) against food-borne pathogen Salmonella enterica serotype Kentucky mixed culture biofilm with virulence and quorum-sensing relative expression	3
Impact of sodium nitroprusside concentration added to batch cultures of Escherichia coli biofilms on the c-di-GMP levels, morphologies and adhesion of biofilm-dispersed cells	3
Databases for the study of biofilms: current status and potential applications	3
Facilitation of non-indigenous ascidian by marine eco-engineering interventions at an urban site	3
Do the progression of experimentally induced gingivitis and peri-implant mucositis present common features? A systematic review of clinical human studies	3
The journey of hull-fouling mobile invaders: basibionts and boldness mediate dislodgement risk during transit	3
Tough amphiphilic antifouling coating based on acrylamide, fluoromethacrylate and non-isocyanate urethane dimethacrylate crosslinker	3
An antimicrobial metabolite n- hexadecenoic acid from marine sponge-associated bacteria Bacillus subtilis effectively inhibited biofilm forming multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa	3
Assessment of biogrowth assemblages with depth in a seawater intake system of a coastal power station	3
Effect of Panax quinquefolius extract on Mycobacterium abscessus biofilm formation	3
A method for studying lipid adsorption to silicone hydrogel contact lenses	3
Anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic effects of three flavonoid compounds on Streptococcus mutans	3
A rapid benchtop method to assess biofilm on marine fouling control coatings	3
Identification of bacterial biofilms on desalination reverse osmosis membranes from the mediterranean sea	3
Enhancement of chlorhexidine activity against planktonic and biofilm forms of oral streptococci by two Croton spp. essential oils from the Caatinga biome	3
Prodigiosin as an antibiofilm agent against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus	3
Hybrid gum tragacanth/sodium alginate hydrogel reinforced with silver nanotriangles for bacterial biofilm inhibition	3
Cerium oxide thin films: synthesis, characterization, photocatalytic activity and influence on microbial growth	3
Aquatic pathogens and biofouling: pilot study of ostreid herpesvirus 1 translocation by bivalves	3
The effect of different carbon sources on biofouling in membrane fouling simulators: microbial community and implications	3
Using aeration to probe the flow characteristics associated with long-term marine macrofouling growth and suppression	3
Enhanced removal of antibiotics using Eichhornia crassipes root biomass in an aerobic hollow-fiber membrane bioreactor	3
Effect of experimental and commercial artificial saliva formulations on the activity and viability of microcosm biofilm and on enamel demineralization for irradiated patients with head and neck cancer	3